Valenciso Rioja Blanco 2023 Case

"Following the established Valenciso assemblage of Viura and 30% Garnacha Blanca, fermented in oak with malolactic, this is the latest in a series of superb white wines from this family-owned bodega. Waxy, textured and leesy, with subtle aniseed and vanilla spices, zesty underlying acidity and a focused, tapering finish" 93 pts Tim Atkin MW 2022 Rioja Report
Always a very impressive white Rioja, this has a lovely balance between fruit and nutty lightly toasted oak. Spice too, long and complex.